Making it in Music

Offering advice on how to be successful in the music business, this book is written by a variety of record industry professionals. It features the record company bosses behind such stars as Chris Rea, Sinead O'Connor, Adamski and 808 State; the managers of Dire Straits and Tears For Fears; the producer of award-winning records by Phil Collins and Sting; the publicists and promoters who have spread the word about George Michael, EMF and Neneh Cherry; and musicians who have played with Elton John, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen. This book attempts to provide the reader with an insight into the real world behind the glamour. The author is a professional rock journalist and co-author of "The Encyclopedia of Rock and Pop" and is a regular contributor to various radio stations including Radio 1, GLR and Capital Radio.